Operator's Manual: Dry and Refrigerated Trailers
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OperatOr’s Manual Dry and refrigerated Van trailers This manual contains important safety information. Read manual carefully. Keep manual with trailer at all times. Part Number: 25001308 Rev. A Warranty Your Wabash National® trailer warranty is defined in your Purchase Agreement and its detailed Terms and Conditions. If you believe you have a valid warranty claim, please contact your sales representative or Wabash National customer service for assistance. Wabash National Warranty Department: (765) 771-5404 Normal Trailer Use Statement Your Wabash National® trailer is designed, engineered, and manufactured to provide years of safe, dependable service. To ensure reliable service, the trailer must be properly maintained and used in normal service, free from accident or collision damages. “Normal service” means the loading, unloading and carriage of uniformly distributed legal loads of non-corrosive, properly secured cargo. The vehicle must be operated on well-maintained public roads. Gross vehicle weights must not exceed the labeled gross vehicle weight rating. Table of CoNTeNTS INTRODUCTION ...................................... 1 Brake Air System ..................................19 Message to the Owner and Operator ..... 1 Anti-Lock Brake System ....................... 21 Identification ........................................... 1 Foundation Brake System .................... 23 How to Use This Operator’s Manual ...... 3 Air-Ride Suspension .............................26 Trailer Accessories ................................. 3 Leaf Spring Suspension ....................... 27 SAFETY ................................................... 4 Hubs ..................................................... 28 Safety Instructions ................................. 4 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION .... 29 Notice ..................................................... 5 Lubrication ........................................... 29 Safety Advisory Labels ........................... 5 Wheel Ends ......................................... 29 SYSTEMS AND FEATURES .................... 6 Doors ................................................... 29 Kingpin and Upper Coupler .................... 6 Tire Care .............................................. 30 Floor System .......................................... 6 Limiting Factors and Load Limits ......... 30 Roof System .......................................... 9 OPERATION .......................................... 31 Doors ....................................................10 Hookup/Coupling and Uncoupling ...... 31 Swing Doors ......................................... 10 Sliding the Tandem ............................... 32 Overhead Doors ................................... 11 Refrigerated-Trailer Cooling Unit .......... 33 Before Operating .................................. 12 Safety Appliances .................................33 During Operation .................................. 12 INSPECTION ......................................... 35 Rear-Impact Guard ...............................13 Operator’s Pre-Trip Inspection ............. 35 Landing Gear ........................................14 CONCLUSION ....................................... 37 Operating Instructions .......................... 15 For More Information ........................... 37 Electrical System ..................................17 Air Systems .......................................... 18 ©2011 Wabash National, L.P. All rights reserved Wabash®, Wabash Brake System ....................................... 19 National®, and DuraPlate® are marks owned by Wabash National, L.P. INTRoDUCTIoN Message To The owner and operator you pass this information on to any operators who may use Wabash National trailers. Congratulations on your new trailer purchase. You have just purchased the highest-quality semi- If you have any questions, do not hesitate to trailer on the road today. With proper use and contact your sales representative or the nearest maintenance, your Wabash National trailer will give Wabash National Trailer Center location for you years of safe, dependable service. answers. This manual will acquaint you with the operation Thank you for choosing Wabash National for your and maintenance of your Wabash National trailer needs. trailer and highlight important safety information. Identification The information in this publication applies to standard Wabash National specifications only. The official Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) All variations in specifications cannot be covered used for title, registration, and identification in this manual. For operation, maintenance, and purposes is listed on the 5" x 7" silver tag located service instructions pertaining to components not on the trailer’s front wall. The VIN tag also contains manufactured by Wabash National, please refer information specific to your trailer such as: model, to the component manufacturer’s information. date of manufacture, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Instructional and informational decals shown herein (GVWR), and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). are for example only, were current at the time of When contacting Wabash National, always refer publication, and may not exist on your specific to the VIN to obtain parts, repair information and trailer based on the components specified and/or details related to the trailer warranty. used. NOTE: The load ratings for this trailer may not be Please read this publication carefully and follow legal in all states. Check all applicable laws. these recommendations. It is also important that 1 INTRoDUCTIoN e xample VIN Tag 2 INTRoDUCTIoN How To Use This operator’s Manual Trailer accessories This manual is organized and written for the end This manual does not provide information on the user of the trailer. Following these guidelines as installation, inspection, or maintenance of trailer well as proper use and maintenance will help to accessories that may have been installed on your ensure safe, dependable service. trailer during or after manufacture by Wabash National. Such accessories may include, but This manual provides valuable information are not limited to, DuraPlate AeroSkirts® or other regarding required inspections and maintenance. aerodynamic assistance devices, toolboxes, or It also provides important information for safe belly boxes. operation of the trailer. You must read and follow this manual. Do not lose or destroy this valuable Please refer to the installation or care manuals reference. If this manual is lost or destroyed, provided by the manufacturer of the accessory contact your sales representative or the nearest items for maintenance, inspection, and care Wabash National Trailer Center location for a instructions relating to those accessories. replacement. 3 SafeTy Safety Instructions • Repair and/or replace components with the same type of approved parts. • Follow applicable federal, state, provincial, and • It is the responsibility of the driver to back up the local laws, rules and regulations. vehicle in a safe manner, ensuring the area is • Ensure the trailer and its components are properly clear of people and obstructions. inspected and maintained. • Inspect the trailer prior to operation. ! CAUTION: • Ensure the trailer brakes are correctly adjusted Use extreme caution when backing the trailer and functioning properly. and maneuvering. Be aware of blind areas and personnel or unseen hazards. • Ensure all lights are operating properly. • Exercise extreme caution when entering and • It is illegal and a direct threat to human life to exiting the trailer. transport people in a trailer. • Ensure tires are in good condition and properly • Ensure the trailer is properly secured on a firm, inflated. level surface when performing trailer maintenance • Ensure the tractor is properly attached to the and inspections. trailer. • Make sure to read, understand, and comply with • Check to ensure the bogie lock pins are fully all instructions noted on all labels affixed to the engaged into the suspension slide rails. trailer. • Visually inspect structural components • When climbing in and around the trailer, always (i.e., sidewalls, roof, floor, coupler, etc.) for maintain three points of contact. damage and corrosion. • Never climb steps that are not firmly attached or • Never operate the trailer with damaged structural properly maintained. components. ! • Never perform maintenance unless you are WaRNING: properly trained. Never transport people in a trailer. 4 SafeTy Notice ! WaRNING: activities associated with “ ! WaRNING” The descriptions and specifications contained in indicate a potentially hazardous situation, this manual were in effect at the time the manual which, if not avoided, may result in death or was approved for printing. Wabash National serious injury. reserves the right to discontinue models at any time, or to change specifications and design without ! CAUTION: notice and without incurring obligations. Activities associated with “ ! CAUTION” indicate a potentially hazardous situation, Safety advisory labels which, if not avoided, may result in minor or This manual contains Safety Information Advisory moderate injury. When used without the safety ! Labels to identify potential hazards for persons alert symbol, “ CAUTION” may be used for using, operating, and servicing this trailer. property-damage accidents or to warn against Information preceded by one of these signal words unsafe practices. must be observed to minimize the risk of injury Additional Notes and Service Hints are used to to the driver,